Description
Book Synopsis* It is always easy to find people who want a job, but it's never easy to find talent. In How to Hire A-Players, consultant Eric Herrenkohl shows businesses where and how to find A-player employees - those individuals who will help keep quality high and growth and profits strong.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xv
About the Author xvii
Introduction: Where Do I Find Great People? xix
1 The Value of A-Players 1
2 Would You Know an A-Player if You Met One? Defining Your A-Player Profile 19
3 Three Steps to Creating an A-Player Team 37
4 Right under Your Nose: Leveraging People You Already Know 59
5 Don’t Just Sit There. Reach Out! 79
6 Finding New Pools of A-Player Talent 97
7 The Basics of Online Recruiting 117
8 Using Recruiters Wisely 137
9 Interviewing and the Economic Value of Good Looks 153
10 Popping the Hood on Candidates Using Assessment Tools 175
Conclusion: Keeping the A-Players You Hire 191
Web Sites for Free Additional Resources 201
Notes 203
Index 205
